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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Tuesday, September 5, 2017 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Bruce Harrell, Council President Sally Bagshaw Tim Burgess M. Lorena González Lisa Herbold Rob Johnson Debora Juarez Mike O'Brien Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8804; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 A. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on September 5, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m., with Council President Bruce Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant By unanimous consent, Councilmember Burgess’ September 5, 2017, excused absence was rescinded. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 125 September 5, 2017 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by moving Agenda item 15, Resolution 31769, before Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119042. Resolution 31769, A RESOLUTION relating to the Chinatown/International District; amending Resolution 31754, incorporating Filipino Town, and recognizing the important history and contributions of Filipino-Americans to the City of Seattle. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 142 August 14, 2017 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember González presented a Proclamation recognizing La Semana De México/The Week of México. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember González to present the Proclamation, and to allow Consulate Roberto Dondisch Glowinski to address the Council. Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember González from the remainder of the Full Council meeting. Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Bagshaw presented a Proclamation recognizing Closing the Hunger Gap Week. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to present the Proclamation, and to allow representatives of Northwest Harvest to address the Council. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT DeCharlene Williams addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Yvette Dinish-Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Jamie Lee addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Resolution 31769. Devin Cabanilla addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Resolution 31769. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tiniell Cato addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Pauly Giuglianotti addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. David Della addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Resolution 31769. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119060 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119060. The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 CB 119061 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119061. The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CB 119067 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119067. The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None From the amended Agenda J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS 15. Res 31769 A RESOLUTION relating to the Chinatown/International District; amending Resolution 31754, incorporating Filipino Town, and recognizing the important history and contributions of Filipino-Americans to the City of Seattle. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31769. The Motion carried, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: 1. CB 119042 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to grant two easements to the State of Washington over and under a portion of real property known as Fire Station 22; and authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of The City of Seattle two easements from the State of Washington over a portion of State right of way, and to place the property rights granted to the City under the jurisdiction of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 2. Appt 00775 Appointment of Jessie Jacobs as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 3. Appt 00776 Appointment of Laurie Rocello Torres as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 4. Appt 00784 Appointment of Beverly Aarons as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 5. Appt 00785 Appointment of Sherry Collier as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 6. Appt 00786 Appointment of David W. Mooney as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 7. Appt 00778 Appointment of L. Curtis Blankinship as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00787 Appointment of S.H. Barker as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 9. Appt 00788 Appointment of Daniela Lopez as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 00789 Appointment of ChrisTiana ObeySumner as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 11. CF 314310 Application of Capitol Hill / First Hill development, LLC for approval of a contract rezone of approximately 62,000 square feet of a property located at 1203 E Spruce Street from Lowrise 3 (LR3) multifamily residential to Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65 foot height limit (NC3 65) (Project No. 3018576; Type IV). The Committee recommends that Full Council grant the Application as conditioned. In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Application was granted as conditioned by the following vote, and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision of the City Council: Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 12. CB 119059 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 117 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 1203 East Spruce Street from Lowrise 3 to Neighborhood Commercial 3 with a 65-foot height limit, and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Petition by Capitol Hill Development, LLC, C.F. 314310, SDCI Project 3018576) The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119059, Exhibit C, by substituting the executed Property Use and Development Agreement for the unexecuted Property Use and Development Agreement. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119059 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 13. CB 118971 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 22.206.200, 22.208.020, 23.40.006, and 23.91.002 of the Seattle Municipal Code; to modify maintenance and demolition standards related to vacant buildings. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, Burgess, Juarez Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 14. CF 314357 Petition of West Coast Self-Storage and General Steel Services of Washington, LLC for the vacation of a portion of 29th Avenue Southwest and Southwest City View Street. The Committee recommends that Full Council grant the Petition as conditioned. In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None Action 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Clerk File 314357, by substituting version 2 for version 1 of the Conditions of the City Council. Action 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to grant the Petition as conditioned. The Motion carried, the Petition was granted as conditioned by the following vote, and the President signed the Conditions of the City Council: Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Herbold from the September 18, 2017 Full Council meeting. Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Harrell from the October 2 and 9, 2017 Full Council meetings. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. __________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on September 11, 2017. __________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council __________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 12